Father Rank — The Heart of the Matter Character Profile

About Father Rank

A Catholic priest and close friend of Harry Scobie. Serves as the protagonist's spiritual advisor and moral compass, attempting to guide him through his guilt and crisis of conscience.

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Finch

Appears in

The Heart of the Matter (1953)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Heart of the Matter

• Harry Scobie (Trevor Howard)
• Louise Scobie (Elizabeth Allan)
• Wilson (Denholm Elliott)
• Dr Sykes (Judith Furse)
• Helen Rolt (Maria Schell)
• Yusef (Gérard Oury)
• Portuguese Captain (George Coulouris)
• Commissioner (Michael Hordern)
• Miss Malcot (Jane Henderson)
• Ali (Earl Cameron)